Friday Links: Southern Law Schools, Two-Year Law Programs, and More!

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fridayHere’s our roundup of news articles and helpful law school tips from the week. Happy reading!

A Life Outside Law School—A Day in the Life (Ms. JD)

Interested in attending law school while still being able to balance everything else? Here is a day —well, actually two days– in the life of an evening law student during fall semester.

Comparing the Law Schools of the South (Above the Law)

This week Above the Law ranks southern law schools on the basis of faculty and instruction, practical and clinical training, financial aid advising, career counseling, and social life.

10 Law Schools That Garner the Most Full-Time Applications (U.S. News Education)

U.S. News reports that the fall 2013 applicant pool is on track to be the smallest in decades. Continue reading to find out which schools received the most full-time applications in 2012.

How Companies Use Social Media to Hire Law Firms: Video (Bloomberg Law)

A new survey from public relations firm Greentarget finds that in-house counsel are looking to LinkedIn and lawyer blogs to determine who they will hire.

Determine if a Two-Year Law School Program is a Good Fit (U.S. News Education)

While two-year law school programs allow students to graduate faster, they limit the number of opportunities for internships.

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